<研究ノート>Measuring Writing Apprehension at Osaka Jagakuin Junior College

Abstract

Writing apprehension has been given considerable attention in L1 research, but remains to be examined extensively in L2 writing research. Daly and Miller (1975) have created and validated a questionnaire measuring writing apprehension in L1, but such a measure does not yet exist in L2. A validated measure of writing apprehension for L2 would benefit students and teachers alike by identifying hindrances to academic success, and providing a basis by which to develop teaching methodologies which would lower apprehension. The following describes an attempt to replicate the L1 Daly-Miller study for L2. It also describes the completed first stages as well as the final steps necessary to validate the Daly-Miller questionnaire for Japanese students. Finally, the paper presents future research plans using the questionnaire.